NSS: PARENTS ’ SEMINAR STUDENTS AFFAIRS 2008

Background Consultation from October 2004 – January 2005 by EMB Consultation from October 2004 – January 2005 by EMB Public support for the New Academic Structure for Senior Secondary Education and Higher Education (3+3+4) Public support for the New Academic Structure for Senior Secondary Education and Higher Education (3+3+4) First cohort for NSS: 2009 First cohort for NSS: 2009 First cohort for Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) : 2012 First cohort for Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) : year undergraduate programme in universities 4 year undergraduate programme in universities

Rationale: Expected qualities from students of 21st Century: Expected qualities from students of 21st Century: Good abilities in languages and mathematics Good abilities in languages and mathematics A broadened knowledge base A broadened knowledge base Independent learning Independent learning Interpersonal skills Interpersonal skills

Lifelong learning skills Lifelong learning skills Good exposure in moral, civic, physical, and aesthetic areas Good exposure in moral, civic, physical, and aesthetic areas Work-related experiences Work-related experiences

NSS Programme Core Subjects : Liberal Studies, English language, Chinese Language, Mathematics Core Subjects : Liberal Studies, English language, Chinese Language, Mathematics Electives Electives Other Learning Experiences (OLE): moral and civic education, community services, aesthetic and physical activities, and job related experiences Other Learning Experiences (OLE): moral and civic education, community services, aesthetic and physical activities, and job related experiences

Students Learning Profile A Senior Secondary Student Learning Profile for each student A Senior Secondary Student Learning Profile for each student Reflecting their achievements for the whole senior secondary education Reflecting their achievements for the whole senior secondary education Including : results of internal assessment, HKDSE results, other learning experiences, other achievements/awards, activities Including : results of internal assessment, HKDSE results, other learning experiences, other achievements/awards, activities

NSS Programme in GHS Core Subjects : two Languages, Liberal Studies, Mathematics, Ethics and Religious Studies Core Subjects : two Languages, Liberal Studies, Mathematics, Ethics and Religious Studies Electives : 13 Electives : 13 OLE OLE

Role of Parents Change the traditional mindset of streaming Change the traditional mindset of streaming Support the OLE Support the OLE Show interest in the Student ’ s Learning Profile Show interest in the Student ’ s Learning Profile Support the PTA ’ s contribution to OLE Support the PTA ’ s contribution to OLE

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